Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
421936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Splitg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 7: 135 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421268



Common Names

  • Voyria aurantiaca
  • Orange Voyria
  • Orange-flowered Voyria


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Description

Voyria aurantiaca (also called Orange Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It typically grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Voyria aurantiaca sub. aurantiaca
Voyria aurantiaca sub. monantha J.S.Pringle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Voyria aurantiaca has white petals and yellow anthers, and the seed is a small, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria aurantiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Voyria aurantiaca

Voyria aurantiaca can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.

Voyria aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria aurantiaca?

Voyria aurantiaca

What type of plant is Voyria aurantiaca?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Voyria aurantiaca grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References